Thistly Cross & JK's Cider Tasting 2014

Location: Bushwhacker Brooklyn Bartender: Luke Fenton (Thistly Cross)

Cider Notes: Thistly Cross (Scottish) and JK’s Cider (Michigan) Tasting. This was quite a major event, that included a Bagpiper performing in a kilt and tam, two cideries for the tasting, and a Haggis made by The Brooklyn House Restaurant to bring more of the Scottish Culture to go with the Scottish ciders.

Thistly Cross Traditional Cider, 6.2% ABV, mellow, apple scent.

Thistly Cross Whisky Cask Cider, smooth flavor, aged for 6 months in Whisky casks.

Thistly Cross Real Ginger Cider, 4% ABV, gingery, but not too spicy. It’s a nice overall flavor blend.

JK Perry The Pair, apples and organic pears, bottle conditioned.

JK Northern Neighbor, Service Berries / Saskatoon Berries from an 1870’s Farm in Canada.

Blue Mountain Cherry, 6.5% ABV.

Bull Run Hops, 6.7% ABV, clear pale, gold color, citrusy hops, crisp and refreshing.

Duche de Longueville Muscadet – made in France, 7% ABV, deep gold color, rish apple scent, deep rich flavor. Very appley, and not too sweet.

Sanford Cider, 5.6% ABV, made in England, light gold color, cloudy, very yeasty, tart and dry. I experienced a weird aftertaste with this one.